If the property is in Stone, the council that matters is Stafford Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Stone isn't suited to the arrangement you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Stafford Borough Council
| Rule | Stafford Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Stafford Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Stafford Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Stafford Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO guaranteed rent for Stone landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Stone and elsewhere in Staffordshire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Stone who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us